Venkatesh is one of the most famous actors in Telugu film Industry, Tollywood. He is one of the most consistent box office performers today. Despite huge successes he keeps a low profile and let his work speak for him. Venkatesh has a distinctive understated method of acting which distinguishes him from other popular actors. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Karamchedu is a very prosperous model village located 7 km from the busy commercial town of Chirala in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Telugu (తెలుగు) (also Telegu) belongs to the Dravidian language family but with ample influence from the Indo-Aryan branch of the Indo-European family and is the official language of the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Tollywood (టాలీవుడ్) refers to the Telugu language film industry. ...

After his return to India, he initially wanted to get into production, but later decided to be an actor. His father, Dr. D.Ramanaidu and his brother D.Sureshbabu successfully run one of the most prestigious production companies in Indian Cinema, Suresh Productions.

Career

Venkatesh debuted through Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. The movie was not only a hit but also got him his first Nandi award, which is a rare accomplishment for an actor who has just completed his debut film.

At an early phase of his career, Venkatesh got to work with Kasinadhuni Viswanath, who is considered a great classical director. Just two years old as an actor, Venkatesh acted in Swarnakamalam directed by Kasinadhuni Viswanath. The movie got him his second Nandi. Varasudochadu, released in the same year, was another trophy. Padma Shri Dr. Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian film from the Telugu film industry. ... Padma Shri Dr. Kasinadhuni Viswanath, popularly known as K. Vishwanath, is a Telugu movie maker whose contributions have been significant to Indian film from the Telugu film industry. ...

After a few flops, he got a break in the form of Bobbiliraja. Added to the name and performance of Venkatesh was delightful Divyabharathi, good comedy and melodious music. Bobbiliraja is a musical hit and also entertained audience from all sections because of it's ingredients.

An action film followed Bobbiliraja. In Sathuruvu Venkatesh played angry young lawyer who takes law into his hands after failing to fight the corruption through the court.

Venkatesh has also worked with famed Bollywood director (originally Telugu) Ramgopal Varma in the film Kshana Kshanam, although it was not a success at the box office. Movie poster of one of the most popular films—Sholay (1975) Bollywood (Hindi: बॉलीवुड, Urdu: بالیوُڈ) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindi language film industry in India. ...

Chanti, a remake of Tamil movie Chinna Tambi, happened in 1991. Chanti was definitely a challenging project for Venkatesh. Chanti was a box office hit and Venkatesh's career benefitted hugely by it. Starting with Chanti, he went for continuous remakes - that got him branded as a "remake actor". Anari was the remake of Chanti in Bollywood's Hindi cinema. Venkatesh started becoming a family hero and turned out a huge fan following among women. Tamil (தமிழ் ) is a classical language and one of the major languages of the Dravidian language family. ...

His brother Dr. Suresh Babu is a very successful producer and he delivered most of the hit movies with his brother Venkatesh.

Awards

Kinnera Award (4 times), Nandi Award ( 6 times), Filmfare ( 3 times), Cinegoers Award ( 4 times), Bagyanagar Award, Madras Filmfans Award, Yuvavahini Award, Kalasagar Award ( 2 times) , Vamsee Berkeley Award ( 2 times)

Personal life

He was born on December 13, 1960 at Karamchedu, Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. As his name begins with "V", his admirers coined the term Victory Venkatesh. December 13 is the 347th day of the year (348th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1960 calendar). ... Karamchedu is a very prosperous model village located 7 km from the busy commercial town of Chirala in Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh, India. ... Andhra Pradesh : (Telugu: ఆంధ్ర ప్రదేశ్, Urdu: آندھرا پردیش, Hindi: आंध्र प्रदेश; Āndhra Prādesh), is a state in South India but is also debated as Central India as well. ...

Venkatesh graduated with MBA degree from Monterey University, USA. Venkatesh has three daughters with his wife Neeraja: Ashritha, Hayavahini and Bhavana. He also has one son named Arjun Ramnath. They live in Jubilee Hills, the most expensive area in Hyderabad. Through his brother, Venkatesh also has aristocratic connections - Dr. Suresh Babu married into the Chitturi zamindars of Kulla. Zamindar, also known as Zamindari, or the Zamindari System (Persian: زمیندار) were employed by the Mughals to collect taxes from peasants. ...

Filmography

• Kaliyuga Pandavulu
• Brahma Rudrulu
• Ajeyudu
• Bharatamlo Arjunudu
• Trimurthulu
• Vijetha Vikram
• Sreenivasa Kalyanam
• Raktha Tilakam
• Brahma Putrudu
• Swarna Kamalam
• Varasudochadu
• Prema
• Ontari Poratam
• Dhruva Naksthram
• Two Town Rowdy
• Aggi Ramudu
• Bobbili Raja
• Shatruvu
• Kooli No1
• Surya IPS
• Kshana Kshanam
• Chanti
• Chinarayudu
• Sundarakanda
• Anari (Hindi)
• Kondapalli Raja
• Abbaigaru
• Super Police
• Muddula Priyudu
• Pokiri Raja
• Takdheervala(Hindi)
• Dharma Chakram
• Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya
• Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu
• Sarada Bullodu
• Pavithra Bhandam
• Chinnabbai
• Premichukondam Raa
• Pellichesukondam
• Surya Vamsam
• Ganesh
• Premante Idera
• Raja
• Seenu
• Kalisundahm Raa
• Jayam Manadera
• Devi Putrudu
• Prematho Raa
• Nuvvu Naku Nachavu
• Vasu
• Gemini
• Vasamtham
• Malliswari
• Garshana
• Sankranthi
• SubashChandraBose
• Lakshmi

Trivia

• Venkatesh is a common South Indian name, named after the richest deity in the world "Venkateshwara" or "Balaji" ( because the temple of Venkateshwara is the richest religious shrine in existence), so the name is auspicious. Venkatesh means "cleanser of sins".

External links

• - Venkatesh Audio songs
• Venky Fans
• Suresh Productions -India's major film